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Gayle, Jamaica
Full City Profile
3,305
Population
11/sq mi density
860 ft
Elevation
262 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Gayle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 302.2 sq mi (782.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3264°N, 77.0097°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1907 | JAMAICA | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 1,000 | 90 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in |
Gayle has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (2.9").